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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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